DIY Sports Ribbon Frame

You’ve spent countless hours practicing drills, drove hundreds of miles to get to games and matches, and sweat and sacrifice resulted in lots of metals and trophies! Don’t stuff your hard earned metals in a drawer or haphazardly sling them on your bed post. Instead, follow this simple DIY to proudly display your precious collection of sports memorabilia! Learn how to turn any frame base into a Hanging Sports Ribbon Frame for your wall.

Supplies:

• 22” x 18” Frame (I used Lindley for this project.)
• Cup Hooks
• Drill with small drill bit
• Pencil
• Ruler or measuring tape
• Rubber mallet
• Hanging Hardware

First, collect your ribbons and figure out a rough arrangement on how you’ll hang them on the frame and how long of a frame you’ll need.

Measure the ribbon widths to get a better idea on how far to space the hooks apart and use a pencil to create marks. We spaced ours 1.5 inches apart.

Add your drill bit to your frame but we have a great tip to lessen the chance of drilling through the frame. Measure the length of the screw part of your cup hook. Apply tape around your drill bit slightly shorter than this length.

When drilling holes into the frame, only drill up to the tape marking.

Screw in the cup hooks in these holes.

Add hanging hardware to the back of your frame.

Hang your frame in your home. Tip: Due to the extra weight of the metals on this frame, you might to add double hardware pieces on the back or add a more heavy duty security hanger to the back and/or use drywall anchors to help secure it in place.

Hang your ribbons on each of the hooks.

Whether it’s a participation ribbon or one earned after a weeklong tournament, this personal memorabilia can easily be displayed in your home. Display it along with your other sports trophies, gifts or game balls to keep your collection together.

About The Author

Tara Nehil is author of SpotOfTeaDesigns.com, a lifestyle blog sharing home décor, crafts, party inspiration and parenting lessons learned the hard way. Her graphic design background is evident in the home she lives in and styles with her husband and 2 young daughters. Follow her creative journey for photo tutorials, printables, budget-friendly decorating tips and ways to celebrate occasions big and small.